DRUG DEFENSE LAWYER SERVING KNOXVILLE & FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE

If you have been arrested for a drug crime, a drug defense lawyer in Knoxville, Tennessee can help you with your case. The Law Office of Joshua S. Reed represents clients in drug-related cases including drug possession, possession with intent to sell, distribution, and manufacturing of drugs.

We understand the complexities of Tennessee law regarding controlled substances and can help you navigate the criminal defense process. Whether you are defending your innocence or looking to make a plea bargain, let our legal team help you every step of the way. Contact our law office today for a free consultation.

DRUG CASES WE TAKE ON IN TENNESSEE

The Law Office of Joshua S. Reed handles a wide variety of drug cases and criminal charges that involve controlled substances. Some of the most common cases we take on include:

• Possession of a controlled substance

• Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription

• Drug manufacturing

• Drug trafficking or distribution

• Possession with intent to sell

• Possession of drug paraphernalia

Whether you have been charged with possession of marijuana, heroin, cocaine, opiates, methamphetamines, or illicit use of prescription medication, let our legal team defend you in court. We can discuss your situation, assess your case, and go over your legal options.

PENALTIES FOR DRUG CRIME CONVICTIONS IN TENNESSEE

If you are convicted of a drug crime in Tennessee, you may face stiff penalties such as probation, fines, or jail time. As a first-time offender, you may face misdemeanor charges that could carry a sentence of one year in jail and fines up to $2,500.

Trafficking or intent to sell a schedule I through V substance such as Xanax, steroids, cocaine, or heroin could lead to a felony charge that results in a maximum prison sentence and a fine of up to $500,000.

In addition, you may find it difficult to gain employment, get a student loan, or establish a stable place to live. You may also lose custody of your children. In essence, the consequences of a drug charge could affect your life permanently. For this reason, it is important to have a strong legal strategy and representation from a criminal defense attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee.

WHY YOU NEED A CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

In a criminal defense case, the state of Tennessee will attempt to convict you of a drug crime and render a judgment and sentence. A prosecuting attorney will build a case against you and try to obtain evidence as proof of your guilt.

As your attorney, we advocate for you and take on the prosecutor on your behalf. We can develop a viable defense strategy and fight to either prove your innocence or resolve your criminal charge as favorably as possible. Our legal services include:

• Providing legal consultation

• Managing your entire case

• Obtaining evidence to establish your innocence

• Speaking with witnesses who can testify on your behalf

• Negotiating a plea bargain with the prosecutor (if this is a route you want to pursue)

We carefully review your case to determine if there are any grounds for dismissal due to lack of evidence. We may also try to find weaknesses in the state’s case against you. Furthermore, we can guide you through the legal process and fight to protect your rights.